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Case No. 21874Possession of an article with intent to cause injury (knuckle-duster); not having a valid commercial vehicle roadworthiness certificate · Co. Leitrim · 6 Apr 2022

Man convicted of possessing knuckle-duster in Manorhamilton, Leitrim

Gary Goodspeed, 67, of Killargue, Co Leitrim, was convicted and fined €150 for possessing a knuckle-duster and €150 for not having a valid commercial vehicle roadworthiness certificate after the item was found in his van during a search on 6 April 2022 at Carrickleitrim, Manorhamilton.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Mar
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Key facts

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16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant is a 67-year-old man (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatGarda Powell found the knuckle-duster in the pocket of the door of the van (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whereThe defendant lives at 4 Hillside View, Killargue, Co Leitrim (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Carrickleitrim, Manorhamilton (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 6 April 2022 (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant's vehicle was searched on 6 April 2022 (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant pleaded guilty to possession of an article with intent to cause injury, a knuckle-duster (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant pleaded guilty to not having a valid commercial vehicle roadworthiness certificate (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtA certificate of legal aid was granted to the defendant (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Manorhamilton District Court (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Sandra Murphy fined the defendant €150 for possessing the knuckle-duster (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • sentenceAn order was made for the destruction of the knuckle-duster (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was also convicted and fined €150 for not having a roadworthiness certificate (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherThe defendant said he did not know what the item was and that a friend had given it to him as a joke (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has five previous convictions (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherNone of the previous convictions were for road traffic offences or violent offences (leitrimobserver.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2023
    Sentencedleitrimobserver.ie, first report
    Gardai found knuckle-duster in man's van

    Reports the conviction and sentencing at Manorhamilton District Court, including the defendant's explanation that the knuckle-duster was a novelty item given as a joke, his five previous convictions, and the destruction order for the item.

    convicted, Gary Goodspeed, 67, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gary Goodspeed